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Description / Abstract:
This Practice describes the requirements for the design,
materials of construction, inspection and testing of shell-and-tube
heat exchangers constructed in accordance with Code, Section VIII,
Division 1 {or 2} and PIP VECV1001. This Practice also
provides guidance for the development of purchase specifications
for the construction of new shell-and-tube heat exchangers which
meet the philosophy and requirements of Code, Section
VIII, Division 1 {or 2} and PIP VECV1001.
The following are not covered by this Practice:
a. Standardized pre-designed (i.e., off-the-shelf)
shell-and-tube heat exchangers (see PIP VESSM001)
b. Hairpin heat exchangers (see PIP VESHP001)
Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for use by a Purchaser for
determining the design criteria for shell-and-tube heat exchangers
constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth
referred to as the Code, TEMA Standards of the Tubular
Exchangers Manufacturers Association, and PIP VECV1001.
Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII,
Division 2 are shown in braces { }. This Practice provides
requirements for purchasing shell-and-tube heat exchangers that are
to be designed and fabricated by a Manufacturer.
For some heat exchanger purchases, certain requirements in this
Practice and in PIP VECV1001 may be assigned by Purchaser
to Manufacturer. The specific requirements assigned (e.g., thermal
design and the performance rating) can be specified on Purchaser's
PIP VEDST003 Data Sheet.